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NEA Big Read Writing Workshop: Where we Live, Where we Stand

A How-to Guide for Writing about Tough Topics
2024-10-02 17:00:00 2024-10-02 18:30:00 America/New_York NEA Big Read Writing Workshop: Where we Live, Where we Stand Learn how to write effective opinion based prose. Millhopper Branch - Room A

Wednesday, October 02
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-02 17:00:00 2024-10-02 18:30:00 America/New_York NEA Big Read Writing Workshop: Where we Live, Where we Stand Learn how to write effective opinion based prose. Millhopper Branch - Room A

Learn how to write effective opinion based prose.

Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God dealt with some of the most controversial topics of her day, including race and racism, sexual violence, sexual liberation, and women’s personal and economic independence. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to craft clear, effective prose on the controversial topics of our own time, with a focus on empowering participants to publish opinion pieces in leading publications.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18 years) | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Authors, & Writing |

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Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
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Chiquita Quirin
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Mon, Dec 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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MSWW: Ordinary Wizarding Level Examination - MSWW O.W.L. on Harry Potter Book of the Month
Sat, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A,Room B
Harry Potter Book Trivia! It is time for your Ordinary Wizarding Level exam. You will be quizzed on the book of the month for MSWW... more
Harry Potter Book Trivia! It is time for your Ordinary Wizarding Level exam. You will be quizzed on the book of the month for MSWW Students. All ages welcome.
Chess Club
Sun, Dec 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Millhopper Branch Closed
Tue, Dec 24, All day
Room A,Room B
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Wed, Dec 25, All day
Room A,Room B
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Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.
Millhopper Branch Closed
Tue, Dec 31, 5:00pm - 11:55pm
Room A,Room B
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
Millhopper Branch Closed
Wed, Jan 01, All day
Room A,Room B
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Jan 03, 10:00am - 11:45am
Teen Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Jan 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
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